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Last published 2026
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David R. Cleveland

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Also affiliated: University of Minnesota (2026); Valparaiso University (2007–2014)

3 h-index 29 pubs 48 cited

Biography and Research Information

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David R. Cleveland's research focuses on legal scholarship, particularly concerning federal court reform and the rules governing the publication and precedential value of judicial opinions. His work examines historical aspects of legal writing and proposes reforms for the judicial system. Cleveland has investigated the decline of oral argument in federal appellate courts and advocated for changes to the system of unpublished opinions, arguing it is jurisprudentially unsound. His scholarship also addresses the role of local rules in the context of federal procedural rules and the broader implications of precedent for justice. Cleveland has published on topics including post-crisis federal court reform and the historical development of legal writing from the colonial era through the Civil War. His recent publications appear in 2026, indicating continued activity in his research areas.

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  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 29
  • Citations: 48

Selected Publications

  • The Decline of Oral Argument in the Federal Courts of Appeals: A Modest Proposal for Reform (2026)
    SSRN Electronic Journal 1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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